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Google-backed Pixxel launches India’s first private satellite constellation
Pixxel, an Indian space tech startup backed by Google, has successfully launched the first three hyperspectral satellites of its commercial constellation Firefly.
The latest launch is the start of commercial operations for Bengaluru-based Pixxel, and took place from the Vandenberg Space Force Base Tuesday at around 10:45 a.m. PT under SpaceX’s Transporter-12 rideshare mission. Hyperspectral satellites have gained popularity among space companies as large corporations and governments seek insights into deforestation, ocean pollution, oil spills, and water quality. The satellites can capture data across over 150 spectral bands to detect subtle changes in chemical compositions, vegetation health, water quality, and atmospheric conditions.
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